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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.80, 1,716.87 and 711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.80, 1,716.87 and 711.02 is: 1,064.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.80 : 1,716.87 = 711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.80/1,716.87 = 711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.80x = 1,716.87 × 711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.80x = 1,220,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,728.91/1,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.47

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